Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Celebrate Independence Day the old fashioned way with traditional games, homemade toys and crafts, sweet treats from the 1800s and live music performed by the Reno Schnitzels Oompah Band. Activities for all ages will include: sack races, three-legged races, quoits (ring toss), bean bag toss, watermelon seed spitting contest and hand-cranked ice cream. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon enjoying the park.

WHEN: Saturday, July 1, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.WHERE: Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Fort Churchill is located 8 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV 89429.COST: Park entrance fees apply, $5.00 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $7.00 per vehicle for out-of-state visitors (cash or check only). There is no additional cost to participate in the event.CONTACT: Kristin Sanderson, 775-577-4880, bucklandstation@hdiss.net